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River Cruise

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Year's Eve

2026

River Cruise

Magnificent Europe with Christmas & New Years Eve - Paris to Prague

Magnificent Europe with Christmas and New Year's Eve

Spend three nights in the 'City of Light', soaking up all the magic Paris has to offer. Then, embark on a festive 16-day river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest, enjoying world-class dining and unique cultural experiences along the way. Celebrate a magical Christmas Day in Nuremberg and revel in the atmosphere of New Year's Eve in Bratislava before a three-night stay in Prague.

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22 Days River Cruise

Itinerary

To view the itinerary in greater depth, simply click on your preferred day from the interactive list to unveil its details. Discover daily activities, immersive experiences and insider local tips that make your travel unforgettable.

Paris to Prague

22 days / 21 night River Cruise

Day 1

Arrive Paris

Day 2

Paris

Day 3

Paris

Freedom of Choice

Day 4

Depart Paris, Arrive Amsterdam

Day 5

Amsterdam

Freedom of Choice

Day 6

Andernach

Signature Experience

Day 7

Rüdesheim

Freedom of Choice

Day 8

Miltenberg

Freedom of Choice

Day 9

Würzburg

Freedom of Choice

Day 10

Bamberg (Christmas Eve)

Day 11

Nuremberg (Christmas Day)

Day 12

Regensburg (Boxing Day)

Day 13

Passau, Salzburg, Linz

Signature Experience

Day 14

Melk, Dürnstein

Day 15

Vienna

Signature Experience

Day 16

Vienna

Day 17

Bratislava (New Year's Eve)

Day 18

Budapest (New Year's Day)

Freedom of Choice

Day 19

Budapest, Disembark Ship, Velké Bílovice, Prague 

Day 20

Prague

Day 21

Prague

Signature Experience

Day 22

Depart Prague

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Trip Inclusions

Discover the inclusions provided on your all-inclusive tour, ensuring a stress-free journey where every detail is taken care of.

Experiences in 14 destinations
14 nights on a brand-new luxury river ship, the APT Solara or APT Ostara
Freedom of Choice inclusions
A total of 56 meals and a wide range of onboard beverages
In-suite dining and beverage service in all suites
The services of an expert Cruise Director
Transfers, port charges and gratuities
Exclusive – Travel to a traditional restaurant overlooking Salzburg for a show featuring songs from 'The Sound of Music’

Tour Highlights

These exclusive or unique experiences are thoughtfully curated to take you on an inspiring journey beneath the surface of local history, culture and traditions. What's more, these once-in-a-lifetime moments are often not available to a regular traveller. The following highlights are just a taste of what we have prepared, especially for you.

Seniors taking a break in Paris relaxing on the Seine River.
The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France.

Seine River Cruise

Savour a delectable lunch during an unforgettable boat tour of Paris along the Seine River. Departing from the Eiffel Tower, glide past famous sights such as Les Invalides, Musée d'Orsay, and the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral. Pass under the elegant Pont Alexandre III bridge before catching a glimpse of the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe and the Statue of Liberty.

Moulin Rouge

In Paris, enjoy dinner and a fabulous cabaret extravaganza at the famous Moulin Rouge located in Pigalle.

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Namedy Castle

Princess Heide von Hohenzollern graciously welcomes APT guests into her home, Namedy Castle, a royal escape set near the Rhine River in Germany. After wandering through the castle and its manicured gardens during this exclusive Signature Experience, you’ll attend a cocktail party, where a pianist sets the mood.

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Gaisberg Mountain Lunch and ‘The Sound of Music’ Show

On this incredible Signature Experience in Austria, be welcomed by a Jagdhornbläser – a hunting horn blower – into a rustic, traditional restaurant on the Gaisberg mountain overlooking Salzburg. Enjoy a welcome drink as you soak in the scenery before savouring a delicious lunch, followed by a show featuring music from the classic film, ‘The Sound of Music’.

Cocktail Party and Private Performance at Vienna’s City Palace

Head to the princely family of Liechtenstein’s City Palace in the heart of the Austrian capital of Vienna, where we have arranged an exclusive cocktail party and private recital, just for you. During this extraordinary Signature Experience, a full orchestra will perform classical masterpieces by Mozart and Strauss. You will also be enchanted by an operatic recital.

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Chateau Jemništĕ

Savour a day out at Chateau Jemniště during an exclusive Signature Experience. This elegant masterpiece was originally designed by the renowned Czech architect, Frances Maxmilián Kaňka. Be greeted by descendants of the Czech Republic’s oldest aristocratic family before exploring the 18th-century estate on a private guided tour. Marvel at the spectacular baroque architecture and indulge in a delectable lunch, then watch on in awe as birds of prey fly free during an incredible falconry display.

What's On Board

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Come aboard the APT Solara and APT Ostara

With a host of alluring features, our brand-new, ultra-modern river ships, APT Solara and APT Ostara, offer unmatched opulence and style when travelling along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers. Whether enjoying a cocktail up on the Sun Deck or retreating to your spacious, light-filled suite, there is so much to discover on board.

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2023 Photoshoot aboard the AmaReina.
New ship build design process for MS Ostara & Solara with Lou Tandy, Paul Hecker and Hamish Guthrie

Purpose-built for European Rivers

Crafted in Melbourne by the globally acclaimed Hecker Guthrie design team, our brand-new vessels seamlessly blend contemporary elegance with timeless allure, drawing inspiration from Europe's waterways, seasons, and locales.

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The Wachau is the landscape in and around the Danube valley between Melk and Krems an der Donau in Lower Austria, about 80 kilometers west of the federal capital Vienna. In 2000 it was added to the list of UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage as the Wachau cultural landscape with the Melk and Göttweig monasteries and the old town of Krems.

Sustainability Initiatives

Our ships utilise the most advanced and environmentally friendly technology currently available, which has earned us Green Award ‘Gold’ status. We champion eco-conscious best practices with no single-use plastics, and menus that minimise food waste.

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Personalised Service

A high crew-to-guest ratio offers impeccable onboard service and all suite categories feature indulgent in-suite dining. Your ship will have a dedicated Cruise Director on board, superb entertainment and a wellness host.

What our customers are saying

What a amazing tour. The countries and the villages we visited with all different history. Special thanks to our tour director. What a loving, caring and knowledgeable person.

Europe

What a cruise it was. Everything was excellent, from the crew, accommodation, meals, tours - we could not find a fault in anything.

Europe

What an experience, words are hard to find to describe these tours, anybody thinking of travelling with APT will never regret it.

The APT river cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest has to be the measure that all other travel is measured against. It was living the dream! APT will be our recommendation to all.

Europe

We will recommend our friends to travel with your company and I am sure they will share the same experiences as we did. The entertainment, you provided was again first class.

Europe

This trip was the holiday of a lifetime for us and thanks to the excellent team of APT staff we had a wonderful experience. We will certainly be planning another trip using APT in the future.

Europe

We will recommend APT River Cruising highly, and hopefully may even be able to join in again one day. Thank you for showing us a wonderful part of the world....

Europe

The on-board entertainment was great and we danced many a night away as well as meeting some lovely people. What a wonderful introduction to Europe - loved every minute.

Europe

Frequently Asked Questions

Trip Notes

  • Itinerary, inclusions and pricing are subject to change

  • Prices are for land/cruise only. Flights not included unless specified 

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